Only the Director (or, in his/her absence, the Assistant Director) or the IUCRR Public Liaison are permitted to speak to anyone outside the organization, on behalf of the organization. Anyone else in the organization that purports to speak for the IUCRR, verbally or in writing, is subject to suspension. During and following a rescue/recovery operation, the only IUCRR members permitted to talk to law enforcement are the Surface Operations Manager, the Regional Coordinator, and anyone on the Board of Directors. Again, any other IUCRR member not authorized to speak for the IUCRR, yet does, will be subject to suspension.